For me, it was those shackles. Small, for the ankles of a child. I pretty much lost it, right there. I have tears in my eyes right now, just remembering them. Excellent interview -- all your Smithsonian ones are, actually, but this one so far is my favourite.
It takes me FOREVER to go through a museum because I am constantly thinking about the behind-the-scenes people like her. SOMEONE had to decide how to put these things on display and write the text, choose the pictures, build the models. I always end up reading every word on every display sign for every artifact. I often take an hour to go through each room. I am as fascinated with the museum as a whole as much as i am about the items on display in it. Glad to see this series of vids about the Smithsonian. Love it.
Perhaps the coolest “maker/DIY/design” job ever...thanks Adam for making this interview happen.. I think you only scratched the surface of a very extensive set of stories about the production work going on in the Smithsonian..
Great interview from Adam. Powerful and great respect shown for the choice of object by Susan. She clearly has a very multifaceted and complicated role to play in educating. Nothing but respect for her. I'll never get to visit but it's great to know we have people like Susan.
Love this series on the Smithsonian! Thank you for the behind the scenes look. Objects can have such power. Recently I visited Fort Ticonderoga and the display of personalized powder horns used by known soldiers on both sides was very moving.
Thanks Adam for all this back story, in this one I find Susan very calm for what she is responsible for. I find it remarkable that anyone , let alone one person can do this job, I am really impressed.
I exult in the place and purpose of The Smith-- but I found Ms. Ades' telling of her object-- that touched her -- was very moving. A truly wonderful place.
5:58 well, that kind of is the point of user testing, to find out whether it works or not before whatever you are testing is finished. When developing a Video Game you have artists and programmes and designers that all work on their own schedules, and if something does not work in tests, these schedules have to be adjusted. That's just the nature of user testing projects that are bigger than one person...
Conserving a segregated rail car or anything from the Civil rights Era and definitely from the period of American slavery would be a disturbing couple weeks/months. It's definitely better than letting it decay away or destroying it, but man that would be rough.
No tripod? Only one camera? Swinging back and forth is really distracting. Pull back to capture both speakers. Better yet, capture three camera angles and edit together. Sorry dont mean to preach. I enjoyed the content!
I love this interview and the information provided. Thank you. But, your camera work needs help. I had to stop the video halfway because I was getting so nauseous
I know this is a shot in the dark but is anyone on here a tailor who could recreate a jacket for me or know anyone who is, would be greatly appreciated.
You are an effing religious extremist. Calm the eff down! The people you follow are lying to you. Seek out mental help. And that’s coming from someone who has.
That story is false, Jim. Always has been. Someone played a hoax, it got published as the truth, and enough people believed it that the story keeps spreading as though it was real. Research on the details will show that it isn't.
Your mom gets to hide the giant bones, and ooohhhh buddy does she destroy them. Sincerely, thank you for the opportunity for this joke. You are appreciated, even if you do spread falsehoods.
@@destro6971 by the way, how do you explain that President Abraham Lincoln made reference to the giants of Ohio in one of his speeches, and casually so. So casually, in fact, that it was obvious he expected his audience to know what he was referring to. And also, where do you think the New York Giants FB team got their name from? This area is packed full of farmers that dug them up in the early years of America. Miami really has dolphins, Green bay really had many meatpackers (The Packers), Texas Longhorns really have Longhorn cattle. Get the idea..... So, any new thoughts Mr. Funny man?
@@probablyaparent YAAAAAAA I GOT NO LIFE . (crying in corner of room at 1 AM) no seriously i got a problem its one in the morning and i got work (not crying though).
Here's a photo of the slave whip that Susan was talking about as being the artifact that touched her the most: www.hinicetomeetyou.com/nmaahc
For me, it was those shackles. Small, for the ankles of a child. I pretty much lost it, right there. I have tears in my eyes right now, just remembering them.
Excellent interview -- all your Smithsonian ones are, actually, but this one so far is my favourite.
Loving the series about the Smithsonian. I knew a lot of work goes on behind the scenes in any museum, but never knew it was THIS much.
It takes me FOREVER to go through a museum because I am constantly thinking about the behind-the-scenes people like her. SOMEONE had to decide how to put these things on display and write the text, choose the pictures, build the models. I always end up reading every word on every display sign for every artifact. I often take an hour to go through each room. I am as fascinated with the museum as a whole as much as i am about the items on display in it. Glad to see this series of vids about the Smithsonian. Love it.
Perhaps the coolest “maker/DIY/design” job ever...thanks Adam for making this interview happen.. I think you only scratched the surface of a very extensive set of stories about the production work going on in the Smithsonian..
Great interview from Adam. Powerful and great respect shown for the choice of object by Susan. She clearly has a very multifaceted and complicated role to play in educating. Nothing but respect for her. I'll never get to visit but it's great to know we have people like Susan.
This series fuels my passion for my archeology studies! Thank you all!
planet lockdown word brotha
So happy you are able to get in and ask the questions you do Adam. A very thoughtful interview. Thank you.
Why does Adams narration in the opening sound like an extremely young tween-age version of Adam?
Seems like it's sped up a bit, compared to his usual pace.
Her description of the cat-o-nine-tails made me tear up. 😭
Me too
The shaky-cam thing is super distracting. Was that a choice or did somebody forget the tripod?
They should have been using a stabilisation gimble..... And also they need to stop using the zoom.... Makes it seem very amateur
Love this series on the Smithsonian! Thank you for the behind the scenes look. Objects can have such power. Recently I visited Fort Ticonderoga and the display of personalized powder horns used by known soldiers on both sides was very moving.
I didnt even notice a shaky cam til comments. Didnt bother me i guess
Thanks Adam for all this back story, in this one I find Susan very calm for what she is responsible for. I find it remarkable that anyone , let alone one person can do this job, I am really impressed.
Great interview Adam!
I exult in the place and purpose of The Smith-- but I found Ms. Ades' telling of her object-- that touched her -- was very moving. A truly wonderful place.
Absolutely amazing. I love seeing and meeting other people of passion. Thank you for enriching my day.
absolutely cannot take my eyes off the knitted chicken
Same here lol
Very interesting conversation indeed! Looks like the table was made in house too 😉
I feel like going to a museum now
Such an amazing series! Thanks to you, and The Smithsonian for sharing with us!
5:58 well, that kind of is the point of user testing, to find out whether it works or not before whatever you are testing is finished. When developing a Video Game you have artists and programmes and designers that all work on their own schedules, and if something does not work in tests, these schedules have to be adjusted. That's just the nature of user testing projects that are bigger than one person...
I'd love to follow a series of videos showing how museum exhibits come together from all these disciplines. Get Norm over there stat!
Great insight!
Documenting work is time consuming and complex from every step and process but it's worth it. But no one does it 😞
That is such an interesting topic !!
That was epic!
This is great viewing and interesting topic 🥚
Please make Da Vinci’s diving suit next time for Savage Builds.
Adam: set the the tripod over there.
Camera man: What tripod?
Adam: Nevermind, just hold it still.
Why is the camera all over the place, all shakey and constantly moving?
It’s a filming technique to make you feel like you’re “there” - or they forgot their mount.
And the cameraman's runny nose.
I wonder if VR exhibits could help with the problem of testing, especially with all the back catalog scans becoming available.
I need that crocheted hen with chicks!
Conserving a segregated rail car or anything from the Civil rights Era and definitely from the period of American slavery would be a disturbing couple weeks/months.
It's definitely better than letting it decay away or destroying it, but man that would be rough.
Is it just me, or does Adam not sound like himself in the intro? Like a more high pitch version of himself?
It was VO recorded after we got back.
That's pretty cool.
It is Joey filming so could it be the 180 degree VR camera kit? :)
The opening narration sounds a tad heliumish.
Can you take us to the Eddie Van Halen Smithsonian exhibit?
No tripod? Only one camera? Swinging back and forth is really distracting. Pull back to capture both speakers. Better yet, capture three camera angles and edit together. Sorry dont mean to preach. I enjoyed the content!
The most impactful object to her was literally an impact object.
I love this interview and the information provided. Thank you. But, your camera work needs help. I had to stop the video halfway because I was getting so nauseous
I had to scroll the window down so I couldn't see the video.
It was so damn shakey that it was unwatchable.
The audio/interview itself was great.
Hi Adam, I have a challenge for you
#Searl Effect Generator,
can you recreate the mystical device ???
Love the chicken
I know this is a shot in the dark but is anyone on here a tailor who could recreate a jacket for me or know anyone who is, would be greatly appreciated.
Birds.
Their sexual tension is interesting...
Shaky cam . Born identity interviews
Greengrass would be proud
WHERE DO YOU HIDE/DESTROY THE GIANTS BONES?
You are an effing religious extremist. Calm the eff down! The people you follow are lying to you. Seek out mental help. And that’s coming from someone who has.
That story is false, Jim. Always has been. Someone played a hoax, it got published as the truth, and enough people believed it that the story keeps spreading as though it was real. Research on the details will show that it isn't.
Your mom gets to hide the giant bones, and ooohhhh buddy does she destroy them.
Sincerely, thank you for the opportunity for this joke. You are appreciated, even if you do spread falsehoods.
@@destro6971 mildly amusing...
@@destro6971 by the way, how do you explain that President Abraham Lincoln made reference to the giants of Ohio in one of his speeches, and casually so.
So casually, in fact, that it was obvious he expected his audience to know what he was referring to.
And also, where do you think the New York Giants FB team got their name from? This area is packed full of farmers that dug them up in the early years of America.
Miami really has dolphins, Green bay really had many meatpackers (The Packers), Texas Longhorns really have Longhorn cattle. Get the idea..... So, any new thoughts Mr. Funny man?
I wonder how savage he really is lol
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(PAST) it seems it's a tie (Realising you were off by a micro second)- a one single clap of saddens 👏.
Sorting by newest first shows this as the first comment. Just saying.
@@probablyaparent NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE ME!!!!!!!
@@owff-oddworld2706 if it makes you feel any better, I've never even come close to being first. Your notification click game is *on-point*.
@@probablyaparent YAAAAAAA I GOT NO LIFE . (crying in corner of room at 1 AM) no seriously i got a problem its one in the morning and i got work (not crying though).
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It looks like you're the second comment
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Think you were off by literal microseconds.
@@probablyaparent 👏